Melissa Orme

Some attorneys become business lawyers by default, when they go to work for large law firms that serve business clients. Melissa Orme is an intentional business lawyer. Melissa spent years developing her business and finance expertise, first earning her CPA designation and then as an MBA. She has held positions as a senior executive both domestically and internationally. Including serving a Fortune 50 corporation as Senior Director of International Finance, based in Sydney, Australia and then followed by a role as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a major US based consumer goods manufacturing company, all before graduating with honors from a top 20 law school. Melissa concentrates her practice on transactional law to leverage her extensive experience and finance expertise for the benefit of her clients.

Melissa observes that most business people understand their industry and business operations, but may not be fully aware of the legal nuances that can impact their business. At the same time, many business attorneys are well-versed in the law, but are unfamiliar with business operations, making them less effective advocates. Melissa enjoys working to bridge that gap for her clients, offering legal expertise from a firm foundation of business experience. She says of her chosen practice areas, “I really enjoy helping my clients navigate their business, tax, real estate, financing and estate planning issues. I feel good knowing that my clients are free to focus all their energy on business, confident that the legal details are well in hand."

When not practicing law, Melissa enjoys traveling, golfing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She is an avid reader and enjoys discovering the work of local authors.

Practice Areas

Business Law

Commercial Financing

Commercial Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

Estate Planning

Business Succession Planning

Education

Northwestern University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2005 with honors

University of South Dakota, Master of Business Administration, 2002 with honors

Wichita State University, Bachelor of Science (Accounting), 1983 with honors

Admissions to Practice

Georgia, 2006

Professional Memberships and Affiliations

Georgia Bar Association

American Bar Association

Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce – Leadership Class

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce

Fayette County Bar Association

Georgia Society of CPAs

American Institute of CPAs

Business Women of Coweta-Fayette

National Association of Women Business Owners

Coweta CASA, Inc., former board member

ShurCo, Inc., former board member

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About Melissa Orme

Some attorneys become business lawyers by default, when they go to work for large law firms that serve business clients. Melissa Orme is an intentional business lawyer. Melissa spent years developing her business and finance expertise, first earning… Read More

What Makes Us Different?

Most business attorneys know a lot about the law, but they may not know all that much about business or the industries in which their clients operate. At Orme Law, we have extensive knowledge of all of the areas that are important to our clients: law, business, and finance.

In keeping with current recommendations to limit the potential spread of COVID-19, we are postponing all in-person meetings until further notice. We will continue to accept new clients and to work with existing clients by telephone or email during this time. Please call our office or send an email to schedule a telephone consultation.

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Limitations on In-Person Meetings

In keeping with current recommendations to limit the potential spread of COVID-19, we are postponing all in-person meetings until further notice. We will continue to accept new clients and to work with existing clients by telephone or email during this time. Please call our office or send an email to schedule a telephone consultation.